Alexi Amarista
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2017)
Alexi Amarista was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2017 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the San Diego Padres, and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 7 seasons. In 702 career games, he hit .231 with 404 hits, 21 home runs, and 169 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-04-26
- Last Game
- 2017-10-01
Full name: Alexi Jose Amarista
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 1,750 | 171 | 404 | 67 | 16 | 21 | 169 | 39 | 109 | 295 | .231 | .275 | .323 | .599 | -4,817 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career SLG .323 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 23 | 52 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .154 | .255 (-40%) | .320 (-43%) | .399 (-37%) | .719 (-40%) | -356.6 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 105 | 275 | 35 | 66 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 8 | 17 | 42 | .240 | .254 (-6%) | .318 (-11%) | .405 (-5%) | .724 (-8%) | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | 146 | 368 | 35 | 87 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 22 | 57 | .236 | .253 (-7%) | .317 (-11%) | .396 (-15%) | .714 (-13%) | -793.0 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 148 | 423 | 39 | 101 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 12 | 29 | 69 | .239 | .251 (-5%) | .313 (-9%) | .386 (-19%) | .700 (-14%) | -941.5 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | 118 | 324 | 28 | 66 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 5 | 24 | 55 | .204 | .254 (-20%) | .316 (-19%) | .404 (-29%) | .721 (-25%) | -1307.5 |
| 2016 | SDN | NL | 65 | 140 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 26 | .257 | .255 (+1%) | .321 (-8%) | .417 (-35%) | .738 (-23%) | -503.2 |
| 2017 | COL | NL | 96 | 168 | 22 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 38 | .238 | .254 (-7%) | .324 (-17%) | .425 (-18%) | .750 (-17%) | -497.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 702 | 1,750 | 171 | 404 | 67 | 16 | 21 | 169 | 39 | 109 | 295 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -4,400 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (704 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 355 | 863 | 82 | 211 | 5 | 76 | .244 |
| Away | 347 | 887 | 89 | 193 | 16 | 93 | .218 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 | COL | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-30 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-27 | COL | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-26 | COL | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-25 | COL | MIA | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-19 | COL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-16 | COL | SDP | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-14 | COL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-11 | COL | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-10 | COL | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-31 | SDP | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-06-17 | SDP | OAK | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 168 | 114 | 228 | 316 | 7 | 58 |
| 3B | 40 | 23 | 19 | 51 | 3 | 6 |
| OF | 213 | 102 | 264 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 214 | 184 | 262 | 516 | 25 | 108 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | 2B | 14 | 9 | 21 | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 | LAA | OF | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | 2B | 52 | 43 | 80 | 99 | 3 | 15 |
| 2012 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | OF | 34 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | SDN | SS | 12 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | SDN | 2B | 23 | 16 | 40 | 48 | 1 | 10 |
| 2013 | SDN | 3B | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | SDN | OF | 95 | 58 | 160 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | SDN | SS | 13 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | SDN | 2B | 21 | 18 | 27 | 39 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | SDN | 3B | 22 | 16 | 9 | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | SDN | OF | 26 | 14 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | SDN | SS | 73 | 71 | 103 | 194 | 6 | 33 |
| 2015 | SDN | 2B | 11 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | OF | 18 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | SS | 85 | 79 | 121 | 221 | 12 | 52 |
| 2016 | SDN | 2B | 28 | 15 | 33 | 50 | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 | SDN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | SDN | OF | 10 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | SS | 12 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 | COL | 2B | 19 | 8 | 18 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | COL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | COL | OF | 22 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | COL | SS | 18 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 4 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 168 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Shortstop | 214 |
| Left Field | 73 |
| Center Field | 135 |
| Right Field | 18 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Alexi Amarista's recorded salaries total $2,639,500 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Amarista's career ran from 2011 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $511,100 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $497,400 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | $481,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,639,500 | ||
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Alexi Amarista: the record in brief
The profile opens with Alexi Amarista's first major league game on April 26, 2011; the last one listed came on October 1, 2017. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2011 to 2012), the San Diego Padres (2012 through 2016), and the Colorado Rockies (2017). Amarista, born on April 6, 1989, in Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela, is listed as a shortstop and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Amarista's listed size is 160 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame. The given name on file is Alexi Jose Amarista.
Across 702 games at the plate, Amarista's career line reads 404 hits in 1,750 at bats for a .231 average, adding 21 homers, 169 runs batted in, and 39 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .275 clip and slugging .323, Amarista finished with a .599 OPS. Measured against the leagues Amarista played in, the .231 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 9.2% below the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alexi Amarista
- What years did Alexi Amarista play?
- Alexi Amarista played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2017.
- Was Alexi Amarista a pitcher?
- No. Alexi Amarista was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Alexi Amarista hit?
- Alexi Amarista hit 21 career home runs with 404 hits.
- What teams did Alexi Amarista play for?
- Alexi Amarista played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2011–2012), the San Diego Padres (2012–2016), and the Colorado Rockies (2017).
- What were Alexi Amarista's career stats?
- In 702 games, Alexi Amarista had 404 hits, 21 home runs, 169 RBI, 171 runs, and 39 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- How much did Alexi Amarista earn in his career?
- Alexi Amarista's recorded salaries total $2,639,500 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Amarista's career ran from 2011 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2016.
- What was Alexi Amarista's salary?
- Alexi Amarista's last recorded salary was $1,150,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $1,150,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $481,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2015.
- What position did Alexi Amarista play?
- Alexi Amarista played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alexi Amarista and how much did he weigh?
- Alexi Amarista was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alexi Amarista hit each season?
- Alexi Amarista's home runs by season: 0 in 2011, 5 in 2012, 5 in 2013, 5 in 2014, 3 in 2015, 0 in 2016, and 3 in 2017. His most in one season was 5, in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- What was Alexi Amarista's career batting average?
- Alexi Amarista batted .231 over his career, with 404 hits in 1,750 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alexi Amarista have?
- Alexi Amarista drove in 169 runs in his career.
- What was Alexi Amarista's career ERA?
- Alexi Amarista finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Alexi Amarista in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alexi Amarista has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.